Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Throughout the pandemic, significant amounts of public funds were disbursed without seeking parliamentary approval, and the procurement process itself became tainted by multiple instances of corruption and cronyism. It would signify a major leap forward in Malaysia’s battle against corruption and mismanagement of public funds.

Public Procurement 123

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 123

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In instances of active waste, such suboptimal decisions are motivated by personal gain, as exemplified by corruption. Conversely, passive waste arises from a lack of adequate skills, knowledge, or tools, leading to poor decision-making in the management of resources. Source: Authors’s elaboration.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment. Integrity Provides an immutable record, reducing fraud and corruption.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integrity Integration 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a reform community, we agreed that we need to focus more on long-term value, with sustainability, social value, and innovation becoming increasingly important and that contract management is where this value is often won or lost. Data-powered red flags strengthen efforts to fight corruption.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Implementing e-GP requires training and capacity building for procuring entity officials and suppliers, auditors, evaluators, contract managers, and oversight bodies. Comprehensive and ongoing training programs can be a game-changer in ensuring that users are well-equipped to use the system.

E-procurement 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations. Transparency, fair competition and also robust contract management are required to ensure that public money is being spent responsibly.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 6, 2024

In this regard, he remarked that construction disputes were one of the most prominent disputes involving PSUs and often arose from issues starting at the contract formation stage and continuing through the actual performance of the contract and into the pre-arbitration phase.

Import 52

Import Finance Capacity Contract 52